French Expression · Intermediate
Se plaindre
To complain
Pronunciation: suh PLIN-druh
Meaning
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
Example
Arrête de te plaindre, ça ne changera rien.
Stop complaining, it won't change anything.
Practice tips
- Practice Se plaindre out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.